Acropolis Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Acropolis. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

• Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

• Athens Scenic Electric Bike Tour With Optional Acropolis Visit

• Athens Full-Day Private Tour

• Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour With Ticket

Single-use tickets to the Acropolis and Slopes cost €30 for adults and €15 for over-65s. Kids and youth under 18 get free entry, while European Union residents get free entry up to the age of 25 (with a valid ID). Free entry is also offered to visitors with disabilities and a companion, Greek citizens who are unemployed, and some family groups (check the website for a full breakdown).

Yes, the Acropolis is one of Athens' most famous historic sites and is definitely worth visiting. Ancient history enthusiasts will especially love wandering around the 2,500-year-old site; however, you don't have to be a scholar to appreciate the centuries of culture and history at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with views across the Greek capital. Guided tours are a great way to visit, as you can learn more about the Acropolis and its centuries of history.

Per one customer who booked the Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour, "Great tour, great guide! This was the perfect amount of time to spend at the Acropolis, and our guide shared the fascinating history of not just the Acropolis but Athens, too."

Yes, buy admission tickets to the Acropolis in advance to avoid waiting in long lines that can last hours at peak times. There’s also very little shade at the top. If you’re going as part of a guided tour, most include either standard or skip-the-line admission.

Yes, you can easily explore the Acropolis in one day. In fact, most tours of the Acropolis take around one hour. But it’s wise to budget two hours to account for the time you might spend waiting in line or walking uphill to the main site.

It’s wise to wear comfortable shoes and take plenty of sun protection, as there’s very little shade at the top. You should also take lots of water, but note that you won’t be able to bring food inside.

You should go to the Acropolis first thing in the morning, as soon as it opens. Visiting at this time means cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, and the light is often great for photography. It’s also a good idea to avoid visiting during the scorching summer months of July and August.

A standard Acropolis ticket includes admission to the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and Theater of Dionysus. 5-day passes grant one-time access to the Ancient and Roman Agoras, Hadrian’s Library, Olympieion, Kerameikos, and Aristotle’s School (Lykeion).

The Acropolis is open daily from early morning to mid-evening from April to October, and from early morning to early evening from November to March. It’s closed on major public holidays. Last entry is half an hour before it closes.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Acropolis. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Athens:

• Parthenon

• Odeon of Herodes Atticus

• Acropolis Museum

• Temple of Olympian Zeus

• Olympic Stadium (OAKA)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Athens.